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FJ55 UWK

2005 Honda Fireblade

Black Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

32,443 mi
Last recorded32,443 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Honda Fireblade16,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UWK
MakeHonda
ModelFireblade
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 30,192 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight notch in headrace bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2018 30,191 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam operates high beam lamp high beam operates dip beam lamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight notch in headrace bearings

Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no lights fitted. only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

Fail 19 Jul 2016 29,185 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

all lights missing at time of test, daytime use only

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 27,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 23,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

noplate light showing white light to rear

Fail 21 Oct 2013 23,841 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

noplate light showing white light to rear

Pass 20 Oct 2012 22,027 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 18,176 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 14,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 8,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 3,841 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Fireblade?

Based on 10,512 MOT tests across 945 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
634
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
945
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 75
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 69
reflector on motorcycle missing 50
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FJ55 UWK is a 2005 Honda Fireblade in Black with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Honda Fireblade models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 16,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Fireblade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 145 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 UWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Fireblade typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Fireblade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ55 UWK registered?

FJ55 UWK is a 2005 Honda Fireblade, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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